NEXTY Editors' Choice Awards at Expo West 2016
March 16, 2016
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Who knew the answer to a really good eggless mayonnaise was in the humble chickpea? It turns out the viscous liquid created when chickpeas are cooked (called aquafaba) is the perfect plant-based ingredient to achieve creamy texture and rich, eggy taste in Sir Kensington’s new vegan mayonnaise. We also love that the company partnered with hummus maker Ithaca Hummus to source their aquafaba, which had previously been a waste product.
Modern Sprout, makers of self-watering herb kits, hydro planters and seed starters, have turned their attention to tiny green thumbs with their newest product, Pollinator Push Garden. These seed starter kits look just like push-up pops and are designed for young, budding gardeners to easily plant pollinator-friendly seeds into the ground. The seed blends have been carefully selected to attract hummingbirds, bees or butterflies.
ALA-rich ahiflower is 300 to 400 percent more effective than flaxseed oil in converting to long-chain omega-3 EPA in circulating cells, according to a recently concluded human clinical trial. Developed through natural selection and patient agronomy over the past 12 years, ahiflower is now the richest effective combined omega-3+6 fatty acid source from a single non-GM plant. Due to its clean taste and aroma, we expect to see ahiflower showing up in more supplements, foods and beverages in the near future.
Formerly Mushroom Matrix, the rebranded Om (Organic Mushroom Nutrition) debuted at Expo West 2016. Harnessing the power of 10 species of mushrooms, which have been used in nontraditional medicine in eastern cultures for thousands of years, Om’s single-species mushroom powders and mushroom powder blends are a 100 percent organic, whole-food, earthy option for everything from immune support to cardiovascular health. Their Om Fit, made with cordyceps and reishi, is intended to support endurance training via increased oxygen delivery while also promoting healthy recovery.
Juniper Ridge is built on the simple idea that nothing smells better than the forest. With that mission in mind, the company’s employees forage for ingredients in meadows, forests, desserts and trails that eventually turn into small-batch fragrances used to scent their body washes, perfumes, colognes, incense, soaps and more. The company sources ingredients with utmost sensitivity and respect for the wildscape and is actively involved in native plant restoration projects in the western United States. Their new Backcountry line is designed as a more affordable way to get into their product line.
Gut Shot is made from the tangy, savory brine harvested when making Farmhouse Culture’s kraut and kimchi. The juice is brimming with active probiotics and natural live cultures that deliver healthful bacteria right to the gut. We love that this vegetable-based probiotic beverage is savory (no added sugars) and comes in uniquely satisfying flavors, such as Ginger Beet, Garlic Dill Pickle, Kimchi and Smoked Jalapeno. The recommended serving is a shot or sip each day, but the vinegar-tasting bev also can be added to juices, cocktails or even blended into salad dressings, dips and soups.
Gut Shot is made from the tangy, savory brine harvested when making Farmhouse Culture’s kraut and kimchi. The juice is brimming with active probiotics and natural live cultures that deliver healthful bacteria right to the gut. We love that this vegetable-based probiotic beverage is savory (no added sugars) and comes in uniquely satisfying flavors, such as Ginger Beet, Garlic Dill Pickle, Kimchi and Smoked Jalapeno. The recommended serving is a shot or sip each day, but the vinegar-tasting bev also can be added to juices, cocktails or even blended into salad dressings, dips and soups.
On the last day of Natural Products Expo West 2016, six products that will help shape the future of the natural products industry were awarded the coveted NEXTY Editors' Choice, which was voted and decided by the New Hope Network content team. See the 19 NEXTY winners selected by our industry judging panel here.
After much debate, the New Hope Network editors agreed that the following products are the best representation of innovation, inspiration and integrity in the natural products industry; they disrupt the status quo and will help further the mission of more health for more people. Congratulations to these six NEXTY Editors' Choice winners.
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